Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A082078
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Kressler v. Troup
Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
96-36073
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Minetti v. Port of Seattle
Plaintiff isn't entitled to file written objections to recommendation that in forma pauperis application be denied. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
G023070
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Cassiar Mining Corp. v. Superior Court (Anderson)
Canadian asbestos supplier has sufficient contacts with California to justify exercise of specific jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
97-55046
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Sanders v. Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Dismissal with prejudice is appropriate sanction for plaintiff's attorney's non-compliance with pretrial order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
E019258
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Coltrain v. Shewalter
Defendants prevail on motion to strike strategic lawsuit against public participation when plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
96-2521
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Baraz v. United States
No dismissal for plaintiff's failure to appear for deposition where plaintiff is barred from entering United States. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 1999 | |
97-35494 and 97-35618
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Cunningham v. David Special Commitment Center
Female resident of commitment center can't intervene to enforce injunction governing treatment of male residents. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 1999 | |
96-2382
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United States v. Chemicals for Research and Industry
Injunction issued where company has cause to believe chemicals are being purchased to make methamphetamine. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 1999 | |
B122333
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Truck Insurance Exchange v. Superior Court (Park Northridge Homeowners Assn.)
Party's right to challenge judge isn't exhausted when first challenge is dismissed as untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
H018043, H018044, H018049, H018050, H018051, H018052
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Rosenberg v. Superior Court (Cantu)
Municipal court may not transfer actively litigated cases in its docket to small claims court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
B119159
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Rojas v. Cutsforth
Limitations period isn't missed for failure to sign court assignment sheet. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
98-7771 and 98-7782
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Schwarz v. National Security Agency
Petitioner prohibited from proceeding as 'indigent defendant' when status is used to file frivolous actions. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
S062156
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Briggs v. Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity
In 'Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation' suit, defendant doesn't have to show statement's public significance. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
B118051
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California Casualty Insurance Co. v. Municipal Court (Emile)
Superior court judgment denying petition for writ directed to municipal court isn't appealable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
S072138
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Lechler v. City and County of San Francisco
Discrepancy between deposition testimony and declaration in opposition to summary judgment is credibility issue for jury. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
97-16383
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Valley Engineers Inc. v. Electric Engineering Co.
Dismissal is appropriate sanction for concealment of critical document and false statements under oath. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
B112529
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Tliche v. Quathem
Failure to serve complaint in period prescribed by 'fast track' rules doesn't warrant dismissal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
A082078
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Kressler v. Troup
Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 11, 1999 | |
98-0302
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Martinez v. Binsfield
An arbitration action must proceed under the schedule for civil actions referred to arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
97-0409
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Hill v. City of Phoenix
A notice of appeal which doesn't refer to the judgment appealed from, is nevertheless valid. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
98-316
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Office of the President v. Office of Independent Counsel
Evidentiary privilege doesn't allow secret service personnel to refuse to testify in judicial proceedings. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 1999 | |
B117044
|
Cloud v. Northrop Grumman Corp.
Leave to amend granted although claim not scheduled as bankruptcy asset. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 8, 1999 | |
E017825
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People v. $241,600 United States Currency; Anderson, Sr.
Civil forfeiture claimant has standing despite signing waiver to money. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 8, 1999 | |
98-6310
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Mehdipour v. Mehdipour
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 8, 1999 | |
B118114
|
Wollersheim v. Church of Scientology International et al.
In post-trial motion to add additional judgment debtor, burden of proof is 'by preponderance of the evidence', unless statute states otherwise. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 3, 1999 | |
B114612
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Rochin v. Pat Johnson Manufacturing Company
Amended judgment entered on an ex parte basis without notice to plaintiff is void. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
B116425
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Moore v. Liu
Dismissing Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation case, before motion to strike hearing, doesn't prevent attorney fee award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
98-1242
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Swanger v. Beebe
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B125877
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Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Superior Court (HP Lemona II)
In alleged scheme to defraud involving multiple wrongdoers, plaintiff may choose which tortfeasor to sue. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
B116425
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Moore v. Liu
Dismissing Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation case, before motion to strike hearing, doesn't prevent attorney fee award. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 1999 |